Reliability Engineer (or EIT)

Brunel; City of Lloydminster; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company is seeking a Reliability Engineer or EIT to optimize asset performance and maintenance strategies. This role involves criticality analysis, maintenance planning, and developing risk-based strategies to enhance safety and efficiency in operations.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience in Engineering or Maintenance & Reliability in oil & gas.
• Legally eligible to work in Canada.

Responsibilities

• Lead or support criticality analysis and asset strategy development.
• Develop risk-based maintenance strategies using RCM tools.

Skills

Communication

Problem-Solving

Organizational Skills

Education

Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SAP PM

RCM

Job description

Brunel is Hiring: Reliability Engineer (or EIT) for a Global Energy Leader

Are you a detail-driven Reliability Engineer or EIT with a passion for optimizing asset performance and maintenance strategies? Brunel is partnering with a multibillion-dollar energy company to find the right talent to support their Canadian Thermal & Conventional Heavy Oil operations.

This is your opportunity to contribute to high-impact projects that shape the future of reliable, safe, and efficient energy production.

About the Role

As a key member of the Maintenance & Reliability team, you’ll work on initiatives that include equipment criticality analysis, developing maintenance strategies, and supporting safety-critical

asset programs.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead or support criticality analysis and asset strategy development.
• Review project drawings and update SAP PM data in line with corporate standards.
• Build equipment hierarchies and asset data from major projects.
• Support identification and maintenance planning for Safety Critical Equipment (SCE).
• Develop risk-based maintenance strategies using RCM tools.
• Analyze KPIs and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Create Equipment BOMs and recommend inventory levels.
• Contribute to work planning, scheduling improvements, and training material development.

Deliverables Include:

• Standardized equipment hierarchies
• Risk-based criticality assessments
• Optimized maintenance plans and strategies
• Equipment BOMs and inventory recommendations

What We’re Looking For:

• Legally eligible to work in Canada
• Licensed P.Eng. or EIT registered with APEGS
• Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering preferred (other disciplines considered with relevant experience)
• 2–5 years of experience in Engineering or Maintenance & Reliability in oil & gas
• Experience in Thermal (SAGD) or upstream operations is an asset
• Familiarity with SAP PM, RCM, and safety standards
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills
• Valid Class 5 driver’s license

Note: This is a safety-sensitive role. Final candidates will be required to complete pre-employment medical and alcohol/drug assessments, along with a driver’s abstract review.